What is the Difference Between an Employee and Independent Contractor in California?
The Los Angeles employee misclassification attorney at the Leichter Law Firm, APC, Aryeh Leichter, knows there is nothing illegal about hiring independent contractors in California. In fact, some industries thrive on adding these
read moreMinimum Wages Make Waves in Midterm Elections
As reported in the Wall Street Journal, voters in four states on Tuesday approved ballot measures to increase the minimum wages paid to the lowest-earning workers in Alaska, Arkansas, Nebraska,
read moreNew Legislation Sure to Sicken California Employers
California Employers Affected by Numerous New Employment Laws Supporters are calling it "historic" and a shot in the arm to working-class Americans. Critics contend it's a job killer. Me? Just
read moreCA Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Franchisors in Patterson v. Domino’s
Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Franchisors in Patterson v. Domino’s in California In a long-awaited decision that came down last Thursday, the Supreme Court of California in Patterson v. Domino’s
read moreTime Warner Cable Gets Served by California Supreme Court in Peabody
Time Warner Cable Gets Served by Supreme Court in Peabody in California Chalk one up for the little guy. In Peabody v. Time Warner Cable, Inc. Cal.4th (July 14, 2014), the
read moreVon Nothdurft Decision a Game Changer for California Resident Managers
Residential apartment managers in California just can’t seem to catch a break. As licensees, they are not afforded the broad legal protections of tenants living at the same property. They
read moreThe Ten Commandments for Pursuing Your Employment Claims
The 10 Commandments for Pursuing Your Employment Claims Think you’ve been wronged by your current or former employer but don’t know how to proceed? Let these ten commandments be your
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